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Computing Review: May 26th through June 1st

Have you missed any of the fun and informative computing blogs? I’m still busy catching up on the computing blogs week in review. I’m almost there, so hang in with me a little longer. Meanwhile, you can take a browse through and see if there is anything you missed or anything you want to read again. This is the week in review for May 26th through June 1st May 26th Computer Dictionary: A Confused by all of those computer terms? Just check out this dictionary for explanations. You’ll be talking like a techie in no time. May 29th Two Rival … Continue reading →

Surface Computing Breakthrough

Imagine using your hand to actually “grab” data from a computer or placing your phone on a computer service, automatically triggering a download of your messages. These are just some of the possibilities that may become reality with a new technology called surface computing. Surface computing is being debuted at the All Things Digital conference under the name Project Milan, by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. It is the very first in a complete line of surface computing products that actually recognize physical objects that some in contact with the screen, such as a phone, a credit card or even a … Continue reading →